Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Synopsis

John Romer explores the influence of ancient eastern civilisations. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, in what now is Iraq, were rumoured to be part of the palace of Nebuchadnezzar. Today, scientists believe that the exotic gardens were actually more fable than fact.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, in modern day Turkey, was built to honour the mother goddess. She was a powerful voice for many different people - the Romans knew her as Diana, the Anatolians as Kybele - and her temple was one of the holiest shrines in Alexander the Greats world.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2005

Year of production

1994

Subjects

Archaeology; Classical studies; History

Keywords

ancient civilisations

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£14.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

45 minutes

Year

2005

Distributor

Name

Green Umbrella Productions

Phone

01483 726969

Fax

01483 721188

Address

4 The Links
Old Woking Road
Old Woking
Surrey
GU22 8BF

 

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